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“How Are Americans This Embarrassing”: 30 People Loving “Breathable” Face Masks On Etsy That Offer No Protection From Covid-19
Ah, the wonderful kind of people who believe that complying with laws and regulations is basically an infringement of their rights. They might support the need for "law and order" in other cases, but not when it comes to masks! They're dangerous, unnecessary, and basically just another way to control you, you mindless sheep!
All jokes (that aren't that funny anymore) aside, it probably won't come as a surprise to learn that anti-maskers have found a new way to anti-mask. Some people who previously refused to wear facial coverings are apparently resorting to wearing "breathable" masks, or, in other words—masks that offer no actual protection from the virus.
"While there are counties requiring masks in public; NO law requires a specific type or particulate rating of mask," one Twitter user wrote on their social media account. "The general public are making their own masks including open mesh. No fines have been issued while wearing them in public. This is about compliance, not safety," the person boasted about finding the loophole.
The "breathable" masks, which are made from mesh, tulle, or other porous materials, are being sold on websites such as Etsy. For this reason, many people were angered about such designs being sold by businesses. "Etsy is just blatantly allowing people to sell mesh face masks," one woman tweeted. "Spread the word, this [crap] shouldn't be allowed and they are just letting it happen," they continued. However, despite the public viral tweets and posts, the mesh masks are still available to buy on the website. In a statement sent to the news outlet Insider, an Etsy representative said that the company is trying to "actively review and remove items that violate" its policies.
Nonetheless, customers who actually bought the ineffective masks seem to love them! "Love it! No mask shame wearing these," one buyer reviewed the product upon sharing a selfie with a see-through face mask made from tulle. Scroll down below to see more of these specimens and tell us what you think about them in the comment section!
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lillian barber 4 years ago
Of COURSE it was made in the USA. We're the only ones stupid enough to make that
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Bhadrika Love 4 years ago
This whole thread is so damn depressing. Masks protect yourself a little, and protect those around you a LOT. All the comments about how this stupidity will be self-punishing and they'll feel bad when they're in a vent miss the point - these people WILL cause OTHERS to get sick and die. No way to tell exactly who, or exactly how many, so they all get to blithely carry on ignoring the fact that they are KILLING people. Laughing and posting proudly. It's like looking at posts of salad bars and buffets with the posters gleefully saying "Look - I just sneezed all over this, and know one knows! I haven't washed my hands in days and just touched ALL the rolls! Aren't I clever?" It's like the world is suddenly full of drunk drivers, insisting their right to drive outweighs the risk to others... except drunk drivers at least have the fact that they're drunk to help explain the stupid choices and callous disregard for others' health and safety.
"This mask was designed with the idea to help children with special needs such as autism be able to breathe while complying with mask requirements. This mask also helps women with trauma from rape and violence be able to comply without having an anxiety attack," the Etsy store NoveltyFaceMask explains the concept behind their product design. Luckily, they add that "there are no claims that these face masks protect against the transmissions of disease, virus, or bacteria. Wear at your own risk."
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Katy McMouse 4 years ago
"...my lack of functioning brain cells feel accentuated to a right spectacular degree..."
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The seller of mesh masks SHOEHANDY kindly informs: "The mesh masks without lining should be worn over a solid fabric or disposable mask for protection out in public." However, it seems as if the majority of people did not get the memo, as they're proudly posting selfies with their new, colorful masks.
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Yvonne Blau 4 years ago (edited)
What are people even supposed to say to this?? I mean, I'm at a loss for words too...
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Natalie Bohrteller 4 years ago
You beat the system. What a glorious feeling of pride that must be.
An Etsy shop named ProcraftinatingCassy openly explains who their target audience is: "Face covering is not intended to prevent a virus of any kind, it is for those with a sense of humor, those who don't agree with the mask order, and our fellow rebels at heart. If this listing offends you, don't purchase anything... duh."
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Christophe Beunens 4 years ago
May I suggest that these people are asked to visit a COVID patient in hospital, wearing these masks. If they believe they are effective, they should have no worries giving some companionship to the sick.
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In a now-viral tweet, Twitter user Emma hypothetically asks "how are Americans this embarrassing" upon sharing 4 screenshots of reviews of "breathable" face masks. The tweet has now amassed more than 340k likes and over 65k retweets in just a couple of days.
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Cat Nip Gal 4 years ago
If you are getting migraines from being in a mask, you might want to see a doctor... -migraine sufferer
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Melene Majlovic 4 years ago
Why are you washing it? This won't catch any virus, you are breathing it all in, as you wished!
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ƒιѕн 4 years ago
Not sure what point they are trying to prove, other than they are brain dead idiots. Nothing but a bunch of self entitled "You can't tell me what to do" morons.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
They’re all still wearing masks, too. It shows they just want to spread the illness. They’re willing to wear the mask, as long as they can still spread their germs.
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JamezyJamez 4 years ago
It's not like this everywhere. I'm a Canadian living in Japan and they take this stuff seriously here. It's not 100% mask-wearing, but the situation is much less dire than in the US and it's pretty damn near 100% even considering that.
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Roy Dark 4 years ago
Hopefully the 'breathable' mask will remove a few of you. Please don't use 'breathable' condoms, there'll be more of you.
Sarcasm101 4 years ago
HA best thing in this comment section 😂😂 I swear condons with holes r a thing
Load More Replies... ƒιѕн 4 years ago
Not sure what point they are trying to prove, other than they are brain dead idiots. Nothing but a bunch of self entitled "You can't tell me what to do" morons.
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
They’re all still wearing masks, too. It shows they just want to spread the illness. They’re willing to wear the mask, as long as they can still spread their germs.
Load More Replies... JamezyJamez 4 years ago
It's not like this everywhere. I'm a Canadian living in Japan and they take this stuff seriously here. It's not 100% mask-wearing, but the situation is much less dire than in the US and it's pretty damn near 100% even considering that.
Load More Replies... Roy Dark 4 years ago
Hopefully the 'breathable' mask will remove a few of you. Please don't use 'breathable' condoms, there'll be more of you.
Sarcasm101 4 years ago
HA best thing in this comment section 😂😂 I swear condons with holes r a thing
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